About us Products
borehole logging systems and serviceshomecontact uslinks
RG robertson geologging
news support Rental service Agents jobs Downloads Downloads
products
   
   
 

Probes

 

 

 
 

Probes

RG Dual Neutron Probe

Dual Neutron Probe

The dual neutron probe provides an accurately calibrated borehole-compensated neutron porosity measurement in mud-filled open holes. It is the probe of choice for quantitative formation-fluid studies, including shallow oil and gas prospects.

PRINCIPLE OF MEASUREMENT
The dual neutron measurement uses two 3He proportional detectors and a detachable, sealed neutron source. Fast neutrons emitted by the source are scattered and slowed by light elements (and principally hydrogen in the formation) until they reach thermal energy levels. The ratio of the flux of thermal neutrons reaching the near and far detectors depends on the Hydrogen Index and porosity. Use of the two detectors and a ratio method provides a porosity measurement which is independent of borehole size over a range of hole diameters.

   
FEATURES
Wide porosity range (0 to 60% sandstone equivalent)
Compensation for borehole diameter using dual detectors
Real-time porosity measurement with Videologger and Micrologger systems
Option of natural gamma for correlation
Option of CCL for casing inspection
MEASUREMENTS
Compensated porosity
Raw long-spaced neutron
Raw short-spaced neutron
Count ratio
Natural gamma
Casing collar locator
APPLICATIONS
Water
Engineering
Minerals
Lithology identification
Location of aquifer and aquitard
Shale content
Fracture analysis in coals
Correlation between open and cased-hole logs
Strata correlation between wells
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Borehole type Open/cased, water-filled (qualitative measurements are possible in air-filled boreholes)
Centralisation excentralised with bowspring
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter 60mm
Length 1.94m
Weight 18.8kg
Max. temperature 70ºC (extended range available)
Max. pressure 20MPa (extended range available)
Neutron detector type 2 x 3He proportional counter
Source 120GBq 241Am-Be
Range 0 to 60% apparent sandstone porosity
Natural-gamma detector 50mm x 25mm NaI(Tl) scintillation crystal (larger sizes available)
SALES INFORMATION
Probe
25 019 000 Dual neutron probe with source holder and source transport container
25 020 000 includes natural gamma
25 021 000 includes natural gamma and CCL
Accessories
30 006 000 Neutron source (120GBq 241Am-Be)
20 091 000 Field neutron calibrator
20 070 000 Natural-gamma API calibrator without source
30 010 000 3.7MBq 137Cs source for natural gamma calibrator
22 020 000 Bowspring excentraliser (90 - 180mm)
22 021 000 Bowspring excentraliser (180 - 260mm)
22 022 000 Bowspring excentraliser (260 - 342mm)
22 023 000 Bowspring excentraliser (342 - 472mm)

 

  web design WiSS Ltd  
  Robertson Geologging Ltd, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9PX
Robertson Geologging (USA) Inc, 11115 Mills Road, Suite 117, Cypress, Texas 77429, USA